Chapter 1- The ProblemView OnlineDashing through TroublesChapter 1- The ProblemA few seconds after they banged the door open, Rarity, AJ, and RD, were all groaning internally. Slats of lavender paint were everywhere, after the paint can was tipped over by Scootaloo. The CMC sheepishly grinned at the bewildered sisters, and Applebloom said, "We heard that the color lavender gives good luck." Rainbow rolled her eyes at the remark. Rarity on the other hoof, had accidentally stepped into a puddle of paint, hyperventilating over the lavender staining her hoof. Her luscious purple locks of hair were bouncing up and down, probably from the frantic state she was in. "What in tarnation is goin' on aroun' here!" Sweetiebelle explained to Rainbow Dash and Applejack that after they read the "HOME SWEET HOME" magazine that came in the mail today, they decided to repaint their walls, and decorate their clubhouse. They also didn't realize that the older sisters would be here early, because they wanted to surprise them with a brand-new painted clubhouse. Obviously they failed. Then, the CMC announced that they would be having their camping trip the following weekend, and asked the older siblings if they would come. Rarity, done with her hyperventilating, said that of course they would come. Rainbow Dash and Applejack nodded in agreement. But knowing the Mane 6, something was bound to happen. - - - The map was back, and called for Applejack, Pinkie, and Rarity to go to Fillydelphia to solve a friendship problem. That wasn't the only problem... without Applejack or Rarity, the CMC couldn't go on their camping trip! As expected the three girls were devastated. But the show has to go on right? If you said yes, then you are CORRECT! Rainbow Dash couldn't stand the miserable faces of her sister and her friends, so she volunteered to still go. The thing was, there was no one else to go with them. Twilight was with Celestia to the Crystal Empire, and Fluttershy was visiting her family in Cloudsdale. Rainbow was distraught, she couldn't let the CMC be sad, she was the Element of Loyalty for Celestia's sake! How could she battle the changelings, but not think of a solution to this problem? Then... *DING* A lightbulb flashed inside her head.
Chapter 2- It all Started with a CrashView OnlineDashing through TroublesChapter 2- It all Started with a CrashRainbow Dash dashed (heheh) to the CMC and said, " I've got a plan." She went to Twilight's Castle, and yelled through the door, "I'm going to Cloudsdale if you need me!" RD's POV So I've got this awesome plan, well, I'm always awesomeness but I've figured out who to take with me on the CMC camping trip. - - - Soarin. My old buddy from flight school. Hopefully we can come.. he's one of my best friends. Maybe he doesn't have Wonderbolt practice this weekend. *sigh* The Wonderbolts. The dream team. My lifelong goal. I started my flight to Cloudsdale, my wings flapping against the wind. I thought about how bitter I was when he got the Wonderbolt acceptance letter. I guess that was why we had a small fallout afterwards. This just made my wings pump even harder, faster than anticipated. I closed my eyes and breathed in the fresh, crisp, clean afternoon air. I did it until I heard and felt the fluttering of wings. "WATCH OUT!!!!" The voice of the stallion I crashed into sounded vaguely familiar... " Rainbow Dash? What are you doing here?" "Soarin?" "What a coincidence! I was actually going to fly to Ponyville and see if you had time for lunch!" The handsome, navy-haired stallion said. " Actually I was going to the same, that's why I flew over to Cloudsdale!" Wait did I just say Soarin was handsome? Soarin's POV I never thought I would crash into Rainbow here, I guess I was just lucky I did. Wish I was lucky at Las Pegasus though. As we caught up on all the things we've been through since the last time we saw each other, I caught myself looking at Rainbow, admiring her rainbow-mane, cyan fur, and sparkling magenta eyes... it was enough for me to fall head over heels for her. But I can't fall in love with my best friend... *sigh* When did I get so mushy? When we were in flight school together, we were best friends, and did everything together. When she first moved to my school, my life changed. I was the shyest pony in my class, maybe even the shyest in whole grade. But when she came, I broke out of shell, and we became one of the most popular ponies in the whole school. My ego soared. (Hehe) We were only in the 5th grade. Come to think about it, she was the one who pushed me to my limits, who challenged me in everything, she was the one who made me a Wonderbolt. She was the event that changed my life. Being the gentle-stallion I was, I asked if she would go to lunch with me. I took her to the best restaurant in Cloudsdale. There's actually one in Canterlot, but they opened another store in Cloudsdale. It's called the Tasty Treat. Rainbow Dash and I admired the beautiful architecture, since it had been a while since the two of us last came here. I was at Fillydelphia and Canterlot, while Dash was saving Equestria and living a quiet and nice life in Ponyville. The streets of Cloudsdale weren't that busy, even though it was lunch hour. We turned into a small pathway, with the smells of food wafting through the air. It was a small place, the stench of food overwhelmed everything 100 feet away from it. The bell on the door rang when we entered the restaurant, and we trotted to the closest table to the kitchen. The two of us sat down on the plushy, and squishy seats, and admired the rustic furniture, which was one of the things it was unique and famous for. The waitress took our order, and I took a vegetable soup, while Rainbow Dash ordered a plate of curry. Over lunch, she asked me something... RD's POV I told Soarin about the camping trip and he said, sure! This is going to be great! This is going to be just like old times, where we roasted marshmallows and told ghost stories. Just the two of us. Just the two of us... Woah! Snap out of it Rainbow! You can't have a crush on your best friend. You're Rainbow! You're too cool for a coltfriend. He payed for the meal, and we walked outside the restaurant. I thanked him for a great lunch/catch-up. I said, " So I'll see you again this Friday?" He replied with, " Yep! Friday morning at your house." We turned around to go our separate ways, when all of a sudden he hollered, "Wait, I forgot something!" He walked over to me, clearly uncomfortable. All of a sudden he stepped forward, blushing, and embraced me in a hug. My face was red as a tomato, and I hugged him back. He mumbled, "So I'll see you again on Friday?" I whispered, "Yep!" As much as I didn't want to confess... I didn't want him to let go. My bitterness for him faded. Soarin's POV It was purely instinct I swear. But I was the most surprised when she hugged me back. We used to hug back in flight school, but this hug was different. This hug made me feel like I could run a thousand miles. This hug made me feel the electricity, all my worries gone, like rain on a summer earth. I saw how uncomfortable she was, yet, I feel no regret. When I flew back to the Wonderbolt compound, I accidentally crashed against Wave Chill, knocked over Misty Fly, and tripped over a yoga mat, just because I was thinking about Rainbow. Suddenly... "SOARIN! WHAT THE HAY IS GOING ON WITH YOU! YOU'VE LEFT FOR AN HOUR, AND YOU'VE ALREADY LOST YOUR MIND! WOULD YOU MIND TELLING ME WHAT'S WRONG!" "N...n..nothing..g..g, absolutely nothing, Spitfire" *Spitfire rolls her eyes* " YOU BETTER EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!" By now, the crowd grew, and Fire Streak whispered to his brother, Lightning Streak, "OoooOoo... someone's in trouble." Rainbow Dash's POV I kept pondering on the way back to Ponyville, and looking out the window of the train car. I was too tired and full to fly back to Ponyville. What the hell happened outside the restaurant? It all went by so fast! " Next stop, Ponyville!" The whistle blared, and it threw me out of my daydreaming. I just remembered what the real reason why I went to find Soarin, I needed to find a pony to help me with the CMC camping trip. Well, mission accomplished. -to be continued-
-Chapter 3- Introduction-StuffView OnlineDashing through Troubles-Chapter 3- Introduction-StuffRD's POV Friday morning rolled around, and the CMC were at school, most likely talking and chattering about their camping trip later that afternoon. Last evening, I had just sent Twilight and Fluttershy off from the Ponyville train station, and left my pet flying tortoise, Tank, with my friend and coworker at the weather factory, Thunderlane. I went home alone, but knowing that I would have lots of fun this weekend. I was still thinking about my friends when all of a sudden I heard a knock at the door. Who was that? Could Soarin possibly be here already? I called, "Coming!" And went to see who it was. I received them door when it's a big grin, until I saw Derpy with the mail. "Derpy, how many times have I told you to just put the mail in the mailbox." Derpy just gave me the mail, grinned, gave a thumbs up, and flew away. That silly mare.Confusion washed over me, and I was about to turn around and close the door when I felt a poke in my side. "Ow! Show yourself! I ain't scared of you, you thief!" "WAHAHAHAHA!" Rainbow looked to the side and saw a laughing Soarin, clutching his stomach, and rolling around on the floor. She stated flatly and walked over to kick him. "What was that for?!?! You should've seen your face!" Soarin exclaimed, even after that kick I gave him. "You still can't top Equestria's best prankster, you goof," and right at that moment, Soarin tripped over my hoof that I stuck out and he fell flat on his face. Anyways, I said with a smirk, "How'd you even get in here?" Soarin replied with, "The open window in the living room. I saw the mailmare about to put the mail in your mailbox, and I told her to keep you busy while I Daring Dooed in (snuck in). I payed her 3 bits to get her to do it. I*sigh* "I guess I won't be giving you any apple pie I picked up from Sugarcube Corner yesterday. I was pretending to be disappointed in him. Looks like you don't deserve it, and I'll have to eat it myself," I said with a hint of fake sadness in it "PIE? WHERE? I'LL DO ANYTHING YOU SAY," Soarin looked around while saying. I said in mock ordering, "Men! Report to duty, while I go to the schoolhouse to pick up the girls, you will stay here, and prepare the food we will need for the trip." "Yes siiii-ma'am" Soarin saluted. Soarin's POV While I was hard at work, digging through cabinets to find Ziploc bags, I still couldn't get over the fact that I had scared Rainbow Dash. She's hilarious, and has attitude; I guess that's what I like about her. I was cutting apples and peeling carrots, and putting them into the plastic bags. I had already made some cucumber sandwiches that Fleetfoot taught me how to do. I was thinking about how lucky I was to have gotten a weekend off, even though Spitfire yelled at me for being absentminded. I sighed and looked at the oven clock. 2:53. They must be coming back soon, I thought until I realized, Rainbow might have needed me to help her with the girls. And sure enough, there was she was, at the bottom with the 3 cutest little fillies. "A little help down here?" A raspy voice yelled from below. "Coming!" I hollered down below I swiftly glided down onto the ground next to them. An orange filly stared at me, her eyes puzzled, until her eyes widened as she realized who I was. " S-s-soarin? The Soarin?" She stuttered. I grinned, and replied, "Relax, and yes, I am Soarin. What's your name?" A white filly with a pink and lavender mane suddenly piped up, "I'm Sweetiebelle, nice to meet you!" A yellow filly with the most adorable smile and red mane said in a Western accent, "Hi! I'm Applebloom, it's nice to meet ya!" The orange filly with the messy mane ands stunted wings quietly said, "I'm Scootaloo, and I'm a hug fan of the Wonderbolts." Rainbow Dash then said, "Enough with the introducing stuff, let's fly!" Rainbow then had Scootaloo jump on her back, and Sweetiebelle and Applebloom hopped onto mine. "Last one up is a rotten egg!" Rainbow yelled. And then she zoomed off. "Oh... it's on!"
PrologueView OnlineDashing through TroublesPrologue She woke up with a start, her rainbow mane covering her eyes as she yawned, her cyan wings fluttering in the wind. Rainbow Dash had just woken up from a cloud nap, and she was due to the CMC's clubhouse in 10 minutes to pickup her adoptive sister, Scootaloo. RD's POV Hmmmmmm... let's see how fast I can get there... 1,2,3, go! End of RD's POV She zoomed past the trees of Sweet Apple Acres, knocking down some apples in return. Sweet Apple Acres was where one of her best friends Applejack and her family lived. AJ was a hardworking farm pony with straw-colored hair, always covered by a cowboy hat she got from her 1st birthday, and an orange coat to match. Working in the apple orchards and making a reputation for one of the best apple orchards in all of Equestria! Boy, would she kill for some of their cider. "Hey Rainbow? Ya comin' to pick up the little youngin' Scootaloo?" Applejack yelled. "Yep!" Rainbow said while looking down at the trotting Applejack. Gliding down next to AJ, they began to walk down to the clubhouse together. "Hey, I heard them youngins' are plannin' a nother' campin trip," said AJ. "Cool! We can ask Rarity to go too. If she's not too busy whining at all the mud on the roads there," Rainbow sarcastically said. They shared a chuckle, and heard an *ahem*... sweat beads appeared on the cyan and orange ponies. They turned. "Hey Rarity, we were just talking about you. Heheh," Rainbow stuttered. " Why, I never thought that you would look down on me like that," Rarity said in her Canterlot accent. The hotheaded mares started to bicker until they reached the clubhouse. As they reached the front door step... *CLANG*
